
In a world obsessed with quick fixes, licensed therapists Amanda White and Sam Dalton cut through black-and-white thinking to explore the messy reality of mental health. Drawing from both evidence-based practices and personal struggles, we have candid conversations about perfectionism, burnout, relationships, and cultural trends. No oversimplified advice—just honest dialogue about what healing act... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 118 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthSociety & CultureRelationshipsHealth & Fitness | |||

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In this episode we talk about Britney Spears… not the biography but about her mental health and the role of conservatorships.
We discuss:
* Sam's genuinely controversial take: the conserva... more
This episode is for those of you sick with self-optimization content. In conversation, we tackle:
* The Diary of a CEO clip where three glasses of wine "ruined" Stephen Bartlett for three days
* Why optimization culture is basically an MLM: you... more
Tired of being told to just love yourself? US TOO! Today we're digging into the self-esteem movement — where it came from, why it didn't work, and what to chase instead.
In conversation, we tackle:
* The 1980s California politician who sold self-... more
We start with Sam's dating life: "three signs he's about to ghost you," the doom forehead kiss, the pressure to find a man who "turns your brain off," and the genuinely scary way all of that content almost convinced her to sabotage something good. Fr... more
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I’ve been loving your pod lately. The Mormon Wives episode was smart and helpful. While others gossiped, you explained the nuance beautifully. I look forward to each episode
I’m a therapist who recently started listening and am just loving the intention of this podcast. So much content right now doesn’t leave space for dissonance or disagreement. There are moments I find myself feeling validated and moments I feel some of my thoughts and beliefs being gently challenged- and I’m here for it. We all need this model for critical thinking and nuanced conversations. Thanks for the podcast!
It is because of this amazing podcast and the hosts that I now have quite possibly the best therapist. Therapy for Women in Philadelphia is by far the best and most non traditional therapy center. I recommend any and everyone to try them out. BTW SAM I am sooooooo sad that you’re not a Philadelphia therapist!
Absolutely love this podcast. Really look forward to every week
Love this podcast, it feels like the antidote! 💖 really thought provoking, compassionate, relevant and needed conversations. Thank you! Xx
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Two licensed therapists host thoughtful, nuance-first conversations about mental health, relationships, burnout, and cultural trends. Episodes center on practical psychology, real-world boundaries, and how to think critically about current topics—from social media dynamics to motherhood, dating, and activism—without offering simplistic fixes. A recurring strength is modeling transparent reasoning, inviting guests and listeners to sit with complexity while grounding insights in evidence and everyday experience. Notable for balancing professional expertise with personal perspective, the show often weaves in parenting, gender dynamics, and wellbeing in a relatable, conversation-with-friends format.
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